morrell is testifying behind closed doors today answering questions about the attack on our consulate in benghazi, libya. we heard secretary of state hillary clinton will testify before congress in a week suggesting the state department's internal report could be released in a matter of days. >>> an american soldier has been killed in an attack on a airbase in kandahar, afghanistan. that assault coming hours after defense secretary leon panetta left the area. the pentagon confirming insurgents detonate ad vehicle-borne explosive device. they are unsure whether it is connected to the secretary's visit. >>> syria denies claims it is using scud missiles against forces. they fired the missiles from damascus into northern syria as staunch syrian ally russia suggests that president assad is losing control of his country. those are the your latest headlines. i will send it back to tracy. tracy: jamie colby, thank you very much. >> you're welcome. tracy: gold sinking today as gains in the week to fed's new stimulus or profit taking? is now the time to buy the precious metal? sandra smith with a look what